Broccoli Cheese Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 6 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups prepared croutons, for serving

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
• 2 add flour and cook, stirring to make a paste, for 2 minutes. gradually whisk in broth and then bring to a boil. add broccoli and cook, stirring often until tender, about 3 minutes. remove from heat.
• 3 using a blender, puree broccoli mixture in batches.
• 4 transfer batches to a large bowl. return puree to saucepan, place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. gradually whisk in milk and 1 cup cheese. ladle soup into bowls.
• 5 top each serving with croutons and a sprinkling of remaining cheese.